Louis Armstrong, recommendations ?
Posted by: Right Wing on 07 February 2007
This guy has a great voice, I am wanting to buy some of his music, but have no idea where to start.
Can anyone advise please, any recommendations for well recorded stuff too?
I did once hear him duet with a female vocalist at an absolue sounds show last year, not sure who she was though
Cheers
Can anyone advise please, any recommendations for well recorded stuff too?
I did once hear him duet with a female vocalist at an absolue sounds show last year, not sure who she was though
Cheers
Posted on: 07 February 2007 by Gianluigi Mazzorana
This?
Not a live concert i guess.
Not a live concert i guess.
Posted on: 07 February 2007 by Right Wing
Hey thanks for your reply,. I cant quite make out which album this is?
cheers!
cheers!
Posted on: 07 February 2007 by Gianluigi Mazzorana
Sorry Wing!
The album is "Ella and Louis" (Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong) by Verve Records.
The original edition came out in 1957 if i'm not wrong.
Oscar Peterson plays the piano.
I had the vinyl but even the digital edition is very good.
Hope it's the one you were looking for!
Cheers!
Gianluigi
PS: more informations here
http://www.michaelminn.net/armstrong/home.html
The album is "Ella and Louis" (Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong) by Verve Records.
The original edition came out in 1957 if i'm not wrong.
Oscar Peterson plays the piano.
I had the vinyl but even the digital edition is very good.
Hope it's the one you were looking for!
Cheers!
Gianluigi
PS: more informations here
http://www.michaelminn.net/armstrong/home.html
Posted on: 07 February 2007 by Oldnslow
Most famous Armstrong is Hot 5/7 from the 20s--all available in an inexpensive 4 disc set on JSP, with excellent remastering. Probably the greatest jazz ever recorded, with quite a few Armstrong vocals and mind-boggling trumpet solos. If you don't think you can handle the technology of the old recordings and your only exposure is to later Armstrong, I suggest perhaps Plays W.C. Handy and/or Plays Fats Waller, Columbia recordings from the 50s.
Posted on: 07 February 2007 by Oldnslow
Right Wing. You may wish to opt for the 2CD Sony set Essential L.A. A good remastered set that cuts across L.A.'s whole career, with many of his classic recordings. Probably the best bet for someone new to Armstrong. Whatever you do, please be sure to hear more Armstrong,by far the greatest of all jazz musicians in my opinion, and whose music is timeless.
Posted on: 07 February 2007 by Right Wing
Thanks you guys for your time in replying.
Just the advice I was after - I will have a look online tonight and buy your suggestions.
Many thanks
Just the advice I was after - I will have a look online tonight and buy your suggestions.
Many thanks
Posted on: 07 February 2007 by Tam
I'd second Louis and Ella, a firm favourite of mine.
regards, Tam
regards, Tam
Posted on: 07 February 2007 by Right Wing
I have been on CD Universe just now, and theres bloody loads of his stuff on there, have found a japanese import of Plays W.C. Handy though.
Cheers all
Cheers all
Posted on: 07 February 2007 by Scott in DC
See this review of this Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy re-issue,
http://www.musicangle.com/album.php?id=476
It sounds like a good album.
Scott
http://www.musicangle.com/album.php?id=476
It sounds like a good album.
Scott
Posted on: 07 February 2007 by DeltaSigma
quote:Originally posted by Oldnslow:
Most famous Armstrong is Hot 5/7 from the 20s--all available in an inexpensive 4 disc set on JSP, with excellent remastering. Probably the greatest jazz ever recorded, with quite a few Armstrong vocals and mind-boggling trumpet solos. If you don't think you can handle the technology of the old recordings and your only exposure is to later Armstrong, I suggest perhaps Plays W.C. Handy and/or Plays Fats Waller, Columbia recordings from the 50s.
Just want to echo the comments above re. the Hot 5s & 7s - truly fantastic playing that can be compared favourably with the best jazz I've heard from later generations of musicians.
Posted on: 09 February 2007 by woodface
I would also recommend the 'Porgy & Bess' soundtrack, this is in effect a duet albumn with Ella Fitzgerald and probably has the definitive reading of 'Summertime'. I 2nd the other recomendations made and would also put forward 'World on a String'/'under the stars', this has has 'Stormy Weather' on it (simply wonderful). It is available on 2'fer on amazon. Hot 5's & 7's is great but the sound quality is poor; listen to West End Blues and be amazed!
Posted on: 09 February 2007 by Sigmund
The Hot Fives and Sevens are the first book of the Bible. Great stuff. The JSP box is the best value and has excellent sound.
My personal favorite, of his later years, is his great, great album with Oscar Peterson. Superbly nuanced vocals and playing. A real winner. Plus, the remastered pressing, on Verve, is a pleasure to listen to.
My personal favorite, of his later years, is his great, great album with Oscar Peterson. Superbly nuanced vocals and playing. A real winner. Plus, the remastered pressing, on Verve, is a pleasure to listen to.